#01Ferrocerium rod that produces sparks over 3,000°C when struck. Works wet, lasts thousands of strikes.
#02A screw-fit gas canister is the fuel a portable stove actually needs — carry spares and hot food or a hot drink is always within reach, whatever the weather.
#03Compact camping stove for boiling water and cooking food. Essential for hot meals and water purification.
#04Solid fuel tablets light easily, burn hot and store for years — a compact, foolproof way to boil water or cook when there's no gas and the weather's against you.
#05Matches that light reliably even in wet and windy conditions. Essential fire-starting backup for any survival kit.
A low-cost tabletop butane stove with automatic ignition and a carry case. A practical backup hob for the home or car during a power or gas outage.
A screw-fit butane/propane gas cartridge from a long-established outdoor cooking brand — compatible with most screw-fit camping stoves and reliable in cooler weather.
A ferro rod fire starter with a metal striker, lanyard and built-in emergency whistle. An all-in-one fire-and-signal tool for a grab bag.
Individually wrapped solid fuel tablets that light easily, burn hot enough to boil water and store for years — compact backup fuel for camping stoves and emergency cooking.
A lightweight gas burner with piezo ignition for boiling water and cooking off-grid. A practical way to make hot food and drink when the power or gas is out.
An integrated stove-and-cup system that boils water remarkably fast with push-button ignition. The premium pick when speed and efficiency matter.
A ferrocerium fire steel that throws a shower of hot sparks in any weather, even when wet. Works long after matches and lighters have failed, making it a reliable backup fire source.
Windproof, waterproof matches that keep burning in rain and wind — and even relight after being dipped in water. A dependable fire-starting backup for wet British weather.
Start with the cheapest, longest-shelf-life option. Stash it and forget it for a quarter.
A backup that uses a different mechanism. If option 1 fails, option 2 still works.
For trips outside the home — light, durable, field-serviceable. The honest one.